Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in e-learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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